Julian Edelman, the former New England Patriots wide receiver, shared his relief on social media after hearing that several Israeli hostages held by Hamas were finally released. This news followed the finalization of President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal on Monday. It brought a cautious hope for calm after months of global unrest and tension around the conflict. Edelman, who has long been outspoken in his support for Israel, expressed his feelings in a brief tweet reflecting empathy and relief.. Edelman shared a viral video of Zangauker hugging his mother and wrote:
“Today was a good day in the world. 🇮🇱🙏💙”
Today was a good day in the world. 🇮🇱🙏💙 https://t.co/0PtB1Mo19C
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) October 14, 2025
Julian Edelman’s Message Amid a Landmark Peace Breakthrough
Julian Edelman and Donald Trump | Credits: Imagn
Edelman, one of the NFL’s most recognized Jewish American athletes, has consistently voiced his support for Israel. His reaction came shortly after Trump’s ceasefire announcement, which ended weeks of diplomatic negotiations among U.S., Israeli, Egyptian, and Qatari officials. The deal signed at a global peace summit attended by multiple world leaders outlined the terms for hostage release, temporary ceasefire enforcement, and humanitarian corridors into Gaza.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the agreement was signed “overnight” and issued orders for troops to prepare defenses and remain on high alert.
“The Chief of Staff instructed all forces to prepare strong defenses and be ready for any scenario,” the IDF said in a public statement, emphasizing safety and operational readiness across both front and rear zones.
According to reports fromHaaretz andFox News, the ceasefire deal includes the return of hostages and bodies of the deceased. President Trump stated that the hostages are going to be released, probably on Monday, calling the recovery effort deep in the earth, referencing the complex conditions under which the captives were held.
Edelman’s response showed the emotional importance of the situation. It became a moment that connected sports, global politics, and simple acts of kindness. In the post, he strongly expressed his support for Israel, which quickly gained reactions online.
The focus now is on helping the released hostages settle in safely and keeping the ceasefire zone stable. For Edelman and many others watching from afar, this day was a rare and very human win after years of conflict, a moment of hope expressed simply but powerfully in his words.